Abstract:After two years of implementation, the 2022 provincial geological exploration projects have been fully completed as planned, successfully passed the project acceptance evaluation, and gained significant achievements. A total of 22 prospecting targets for strategic mineral resources have been newly identified, such as gold, ironrich ore and rare earth elements. 6 mineral deposits have been submitted. It has provided vital resource support for high quality economic and social development in Shandong province. Additionally, significant progress has been made in fundamental geological surveys, including ecological geology, tourism geology, marine geology and geothermal geology. These achievements will provide essential geological support for major strategic initiatives, such as industrial transformation, rural revitalization and the development of a strong marine province.